Welcome to Cavalier Rescue USA

Missy in Loma Linda, CA

Meet Missy! This sweet and sassy senior Ruby Cavalier is the perfect embodiment of the saying, “Age is just a number.” At approximately 12 years old, Missy’s world turned upside down when her owner passed away and she wound up in a shelter. While sad and missing her owner, when the rescue volunteer came to pick her up, Missy leapt into the car, friendly as can be, happy to be out of the shelter and back into a home!

She adjusted quickly to the new routines in her foster home alongside two Cavalier siblings. Missy caught on to using a doggie door in no time, learned to sit patiently, though not always quietly, while meals are prepared and much to her foster mom’s chagrin, often barks at animals on TV.

Larger in stature weighing 27 lbs, Missy needs to lose a few pounds so her foster mom carefully monitors daily portions at meal time. Her ideal weight per the vet is between 23-25 lbs. She is currently on a single protein, limited ingredient food to help with allergies.

Missy sleeps soundly through the night but once the sun comes up, she will let you know she is ready to start the day. She is playful, and regularly tries to engage the other dogs in a game of chase. She is a very lovable pup who is sweet, affectionate, and playful.

Missy is spayed, up to date on vaccines, microchipped, and recently had several skin tags removed, which only enhanced her already attractive appearance. Though she has some hair loss on her lower back and tail from years of untreated skin issues, she’s as lovable as ever. Missy is on medication to support her mobility, which helps keep her spry and active.

She enjoys neighborhood walks and is great on a leash. However, if she comes across a reactive dog, she’ll happily join in the chorus of barks. As an errand companion, Missy is a super star in the car. She is a quiet co-pilot, happy to ride along throughout your day.

Missy’s perfect forever home would be one filled with kindness, affection and the appreciation she truly deserves in her golden years. She’d especially enjoy the company of a like-minded, easygoing, playful mature pup and a home with low alone-time. In return, she promises unwavering devotion, heartwarming companionship, and the loyal love a senior dog can offer.

If you’d like to open your heart and home to this Golden Girl, please complete an online application. Then email Nanci at nancigordon@gmail.com to let her know of your interest in Missy.

Our heartfelt gratitude to Fluff N Flash https://fluffnflash.com in collaboration with HeARTS Speak for these photos of Missy.

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Copper in East Lansing, MI

Copper is a happy, active and cuddly two-year-old Cavalier. Copper just wants to be the center of attention and be your shadow.

Copper comes to Cavalier Rescue USA after his owners’ work required more travel, and they did not have enough time for him. Copper (he got his name from his glowing Ruby coloring) is the ultimate definition of a Velcro dog, and just wants to love each human he meets. He’s an instant charmer and lover!

Copper absolutely loves walks just as much as he likes cuddling on the couch. He knows basic commands like “come,” “sit” and “down.” Copper is 95% housebroken, save an accident or two while in foster care. He may bark if he hears or sees another critter outside, and will occasionally bark at another dog during a walk.

He is playful, excitable and has quite a bit of energy to burn, so daily walks are a must for Copper. He would do well in a fur-ever home with another dog his size to play with.

No one loves a meal more than Copper. He’s very food motivated. He will never miss a meal or a treat! Copper does show some signs of resource guarding, and will growl if the foster Mom’s dogs get too close to him while he has a toy or treat. He has not shown any sign of severe aggression, but will growl or snap if another dog gets too close when he has something of value. Copper does not show any aggression with people, and allows his foster Mom to touch his food and take away toys with no issue.

Copper is crate trained. In his foster Mom’s home, he is kept in the kitchen with a dog bed at night and whenever she has errands to run. He shows some signs of separation anxiety when in a different room from his foster Mom. He will give out a few whimpers and barks, but he is not destructive. Copper will play and chew on toys, but nothing else in the house.

Copper’s vet gave him a clean bill of health, but Copper should lose about 10% of his body weight. His fur-ever family should have a routine that includes lots of walks. Copper is neutered, up-to-date on his vaccinations, microchipped and ready for his forever home. If you are interested in Copper, please complete our online application if you haven’t done so already. Then email June Kirchgatter at June.cavaliers@gmail.com to express your interest in Copper.
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Pickles in Washougal, WA

Update: 4-26-25: We’ve received several promising applications for Pickles so aren’t taking any more applications for now. Thank you for your interest in him!

Pickles is a sweet, affectionate little guy with a big heart and a playful spirit. At approximately 18 months old, this healthy, 24-pound Ruby Cavalier is looking for a forever home where he can be your loyal companion and cuddle buddy.

Pickles was surrendered to Cavalier Rescue USA by a loving family that was unable to keep him after rescuing him from an unfortunate situation as a puppy. He’s smart, eager to please, and happiest when he’s near his humans. He loves snuggling on the couch, playing with toys, and spending quality time with his people. He’s okay being left alone for short periods, but he really thrives in a home where someone is around most of the day. He’s a Velcro dog through and through and always wants to be at your side.

Pickles is house trained and recently learned how to use the doggie door. He loves his long walks and walks better with a no-pull harness due to pulling and excitability when he sees birds and other dogs. While his foster parents are working on this, his reactivity and pulling needs continued training and a firm grip! He’s a healthy boy and was recently neutered and microchipped.

Pickles loves his Cavalier foster sister and they are often found playing together or snuggling. He seems to really enjoy having another friendly dog in the home. While he hasn’t been cat-tested, his gentle nature indicates he’d be okay with dog-savvy cat siblings. Pickles is also good with children of all ages. With his outgoing personality, he acclimates easily to new environments, people, and furry friends. Car rides are fun but be sure to crate or strap him in because he will try to jump out the window!

His ideal new home is with a family where he’ll have minimal alone time as he truly wants to be near you always. He loves his walks, play sessions, and snuggles, so be sure to add those to your calendar. And with his Velcro personality, it shouldn’t be a surprise that he wants to sleep in the big bed with you (and he wants you to know he doesn’t snore).

If you’re the perfect match for sweet Pickles, live within a 3-hour drive of his foster home, and want to be considered for his new family, please complete the online application (if you haven’t previously) and email rescue coordinator Melissa Cincotta at happycavaliers04@gmail.com so she knows of your interest.

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Oliver in Austin, TX

Oliver is a mild-mannered, sweet, quiet and loving six-year-old Ruby Cavalier looking for his forever home. Oliver was born on December 16, 2018. He was released to rescue due to his owner’s health issues.

Oliver loves to snuggle on the sofa while watching TV. He will sleep on the floor next to you as you work, and follow you everywhere you go. He is a precious pup that would be fine as an only dog or with another nice, calm dog and/or older, gentle children. He does not enjoy cats. He only occasionally barks. He likes to be brushed and be in your lap.

Oliver is house-trained. He uses a doggie door for necessary outside needs. Oliver is also crate-trained. He sleeps in his crate at night.

Oliver is completely up-to-date on vaccines, which are not due again until June. Oliver is microchipped. He had his last dental in October, 2023. He had some dental extractions in a November, 2022. Oliver takes heartworm and flea preventatives Heartgard and Nexgard. (Several months of these preventatives will be provided.)

Oliver has been treated for skin itchiness and an ear infection/ruptured ear drum. His skin and ears are currently clear, but he has had hearing loss. Oliver had conjunctival flap surgery on his left eye in 2021, and requires eyedrops twice daily in his eyes. Fortunately, he accepts these eyedrops easily. However, his vision is limited in his left eye.

To treat his mild pancreatitis, Oliver eats Royal Canin GI low fat kibble twice a day.

Oliver is fostered in Austin. If you are interested in providing Oliver a forever home, please complete our online application, if you have not already done so. Then email Janice Cartwright at janicecartwright33@gmail.com so she knows of your interest.
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Families who live within a few hours drive of Austin will be considered. Please also take a moment to read about our adoption process by clicking: https://www.cavalierrescueusa.org/process/

Baby in Wakeman, OH

Here is Baby with his new family…

Hello everyone. My name is Baby. I am a 2 year old neutered male, Ruby colored, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel born 2-17-23. I was placed into Cavalier Rescue USA when my owner passed away. I miss my human Dad. He and I were very close. I am hoping to have a gentleman in my life again. I like to sit by my foster Dad and I follow him throughout the house. If he is not available, I will stay close to foster Mom. I am a bit shy with new people and it takes me awhile to trust people. I have a lot of love and snuggles to give.

Since coming into my foster home I have had to learn many things. First of all, a collar, a harness, and a leash were put on me. WHAT are these? I had never had any of these before. Foster mom and Dad are very proud of me. They say I am a fast learner as I have learned that these are very necessary for going for walks. Guess what, I have also learned to walk on a leash! I enjoy going for walks. There are so very many sniffs out there.

I am trying to learn how to ask to go outside for potty breaks. We go outside first thing in the morning and many other times during the day and the very last thing before going to bed. This has helped me tremendously to avoid having accidents in the house. I have a foster brother that I get along with very well. There is also an outdoor cat and I get along with her too.

I am also crate trained. I sleep in my crate at night and I eat my meals in the crate as well. I am a fast eater. Sometimes I go in my crate and take a nap but I prefer napping on the sofa with foster Dad, right up against his leg. I like to play with a ball and other toys. I am energetic and I like to run. I would so appreciate a securely fenced in yard. That would keep me safe from bigger dogs and wild animals, like coyotes, foxes, and skunks.

Going to the Vet is not a favorite thing of mine and I am glad to have that out of the way. When I went, I got all my vaccinations updated and was neutered and micro chipped. I was pronounced to be in good health! Everyone there made a fuss over me but I was still scared.

Foster mom says: Baby is doing very well with his house training. He will need someone home most of the time as he does not know how to ask to go outside for potty breaks. Baby can be left alone for a few hours with no accidents. Baby has not been with any children. He can be timid and shy but can also stand his ground if he feels scared. Baby will bark if he sees something going on outside or if there is another animal outside, otherwise he is very quiet.

If interested, please complete the online application if you haven’t already and then email Sherry Morgan at morgans817@sbcglobal.net so she knows of your interest.

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Shannon in Cinnaminson, NJ

Hi everyone, please meet Shannon, part couch potato, part whirling dervish. Shannon spent her 4 years of life being used as a breeding dog in a commercial breeding facility. She was definitely overbred and without much human interaction. Her most recent litter of puppies was born with umbilical hernias. With that Shannon became a liability and not worth the cost of feeding. Fortunately she made it out of the mill, and after a few different stops at other rescues, Shannon eventually made her way to CR-USA. Things were looking up for Shannon.

Shannon is a beautiful healthy, strong 4-year-old Cavalier mix. Her mix is not known, but current foster Mom and Dad think she may have some Golden Retriever in her. She weighs approximately 33 lbs, and could stand to lose a few pounds. She is approximately 16” at the shoulder. She has a beautiful dark red coat and soulful brown eyes. She is heart clear, up to date on all vaccines and monthly preventatives. She is spayed and recently had a dental. She lost 11 teeth but has no trouble eating kibble. Shannon came into foster care with an ear infection which is now cleared. There are times when Shannon seems a little itchy so she received a cytopoint injection. Her forever family will need to monitor her for possible seasonal or food allergies. Shannon is fed in her crate. Shannon is completely potty trained. No accidents! Shannon is still very skittish at quick movements especially when she is up and investigating her surroundings. She is very quick and will bolt when reached for. That should subside once she is settled in her forever home. When she is resting on the couch, which is often, she accepts all kinds of affection and likes to lay her head in your lap.

Shannon came into CR-USA foster care extremely frightened and shut down. At her first vet visit, they could not complete the exam because Shannon was basically frozen with fear. No aggression, just terrified. With a little time and some medication, her exam was completed the next week. It is possible Shannon may need some medications to help with anxiety long term. She is not currently on any medications.

It didn’t take long for Shannon to realize that she actually likes being close to her foster family, which consists of two retired folks, three Cavaliers (all commercial breeder rescues) and one very dog-friendly cat. Shannon loves to snuggle close to her people and her three foster siblings. However, early on she had shown some mild resource guarding over toys which, unfortunately, led her to swallow an 8” rope toy in one gulp because another dog was nearby. As a result, during her spay, she also had the rope toy (still in one piece) removed from her stomach. She had an uneventful and complete recovery from the surgery. Her resource guarding has dramatically reduced, and there have been no incidents since mid-February. She will need to be closely monitored in her new home as she adjusts. Also, any toys need to be oversized so it is not possible for her to swallow them. Shannon also likes to munch on mulch from the backyard. So far, this has not caused a problem but we are working to discourage this habit and her new family will need to do the same if she has access to mulch.

Shannon has mastered stairs, and sit. She walks nicely on a leash but still needs a bit more focus. So many smells! Shannon spends a lot of her day snoozing on the couch with her people and doggie friends and would prefer to sleep in the big bed at night. She would be very distressed if she were separated from her family at bed time.

Shannon will need a home with lots of patience and love and very little alone time. She can be crated for a short time. She is not happy with this arrangement but it is necessary for her safety. No children please. Quick movements will startle her and children’s toys may look good to chew on. Another friendly dog or two would be required as she does follow the pack and loves to be part of the puppy puddle. She is good with dog-friendly cats as long as you or the cat don’t mind an occasional and enthusiastic game of tag. A securely fenced yard is a must, and the bigger the better as she loves to stretch out her long limbs with a good run. An AirTag is recommended, just in case. Shannon is a strong and healthy girl who could be a great hiking buddy or jogging buddy or even good for doing some nose work. The more exercise, the better.

If you live within a reasonable driving distance of Cinnaminson, NJ and you are interested in adopting this sweet girl, please email Rebecca Plimpton at beckplimpton@gmail.com and fill out an application for her if you don’t already have one on file.

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